Let’s stop the sippy cup madness! Today we’re talking about how to organize sippy cups so they’re not taking over your kitchen as part of our how to organize your home series. You’ll see several great ideas for organizing the sippy cups you have, plus I’ll share the system that finally worked for us. Two […]

Sometimes it’s good to take a step back and really examine your daily habits. Are you spinning your wheels doing things that aren’t absolutely necessary? If so, it’s time to build your essential routine. Is anyone else just feeling totally overwhelmed by all of the stuff that needs to be done? Do you feel […]

Inside: Be prepared for the unexpected with a family organizer. Includes a video tour of a family organizer and tips for making your own! What would you do if you unexpectedly had to leave town for a family emergency? Are you prepared to hand over the reigns of your household, or would it take a […]

Inside: How to make a realistic, simple home management plan that works for you. Step-by-step PDF workbook to help you create your own home management system. Sooner or later, we all get to the point where we need a solid home management plan. Easy home management tips are helpful too, but when chaos ensues, […]

Are you trying to improve your health by moving more? One goal that many people have set for themselves is to walk 10,000 steps a day. Studies have shown that 10,000 steps is the amount needed for good health and weight loss. Everyone’s body is different, but setting a step goal is a good way […]

If you’re looking for real-life organizing ideas and inspiration, a trip to IKEA will help you see all of your organizing challenges in a different light. Organizing with IKEA products can help you get your space stylishly organized on a budget. Plus, it’s just a lot of fun to visit! Our IKEA Roadtrip We don’t […]

When you start with the FlyLady system, one of the first things she has you do is shine your sink. This is an important “baby step” that helps you get off to a great start with your new home management routine. Shine Your Sink? If you’re new to FlyLady, you may be wondering why on […]

Inside: This is the simple paper organization system I use to organize all of our household papers. Use ideas from my system to organize papers, deal with paper clutter, and streamline your paperwork. Paper Organization Even though people say we’re moving towards a paperless society, we still have piles of papers to deal with, make […]

Inside: Create a customized decluttering list for maximum decluttering success. How to finally stick to your decluttering plans and avoid feeling overwhelmed. When you realize it’s time to declutter, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and wonder how to get started. Once you start looking at all of the stuff cluttering your space, the idea making […]

If you feel like your house is always out-of-control, messy, and disorganized, The FlyLady System can help you develop realistic routines and systems to get your house in order and keep it that way. I started using the FlyLady system when I lived in a tiny basement apartment in Chicago. Space was at a premium, […]

Inside: A growing list of Activities for Kids to Do While Waiting In Line at Disney. Keep everyone happy, well-fed, and occupied. Waiting in line is never easy for young children, but after a long day of fun and excitement at Disney, it can be especially challenging for them. Being prepared with some simple activities […]

Quote of the Week: Your home is a living space, not a storage space. – Francine Jay Does Francine Jay’s quote, “Your home is living space, not storage space.” resonate with you? Do you need to declutter? Do you feel like you don’t have enough room to live in your own home? Are you […]

Amazon Prime Day 2019 will be from July 15-16 this year. Last year it was Amazon’s biggest sales day, even bigger than Black Friday, and this year the buzz is that there will be even better deals for us. How does Amazon Prime Day work? During Prime Day, different items will go on sale for […]

Do you have a mom-friend that’s super productive? Do you marvel at how much stuff she gets done in a day? Have you ever wanted to know how on earth she’s able to get so much done in a day? I’ve spent the last few weeks observing the behavior of some of my most productive […]